Dana Auctions Antique Quilt & Textile Auction
By Dana Auctions
Jan 28, 2023
3490 US Route 1N, Suite 11C, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

Join us for a comprehensive look at quilts and fabric spanning 300 years! We are offering antique and vintage quilts, quilt, tops and blocks. Lots of Fabrics, and a large Antique Textile Sample and Swatch Collection for the estate of a Textile Designer including 8 19th Century Swatch Books!

Also missed are ethnic textiles from all over the world including a Navajo and Bokhara Rug. Don't Miss a Stitch!

The auction has ended

LOT 12:

Vintage c1930s Embroidered Signature Quilt

Sold for: $200
Start price:
$ 10
Estimated price :
$100 - $200
Buyer's Premium: 18% More details
sales tax: 6.625% On the full lot's price and commission
tags:

Vintage c1930s Embroidered Signature Quilt
Vintage c1937-1938 hand embroidered signature quilt measuring about 73 x 88". The block is called Missouri Daisy. There are 30 blocks measuring about 10 x 11", they are set straight, five 5 x 6. There is 3.25 inch wide pink sashing and outer border on all four sides. It is hand and machine pieced and hand quilted. In the center of several blocks are hand embroidered names and two with dates 1937 and 1938. A brief search shows that many of these names are included in the 1940 Nebraska census. Some of the names on the quilt include Ellen Russell, Jessie Rose, Julia Hill, Ethel Grannis, Ruby Grannis, Ethel McKnight. There is a thin cotton batting and pale pink reverse. The edge is finished in a white cotton bias binding applied by machine. It is in good condition with several spots and a few areas where the binding is coming undone. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $25 is a domestic shipping estimate for first quilt and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional quilt or quilt top we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.